If you have just been dismissed, the most important fact is the time limit: an unfair dismissal application has to be made within days, not months, of the dismissal taking effect. We act for employees and small employers from Northcote and across Melbourne's inner north, and we will tell you in the first conversation whether you have a claim worth making.
Most workplace disputes are decided on the documents — the contract, the award or agreement that covers the job, and the messages exchanged in the weeks before things went wrong. Many are resolved at conciliation without ever reaching a hearing. Whether you are an employee who has lost a job or a small business facing a claim, we will explain what the law actually requires and what a realistic outcome looks like.
Employment disputes in Northcote often arise when someone's been stood down, had their hours cut unexpectedly, or been told to leave without a clear explanation. Sometimes it's a small business owner and a long-time employee who've reached a breaking point, or a worker who suspects they've been treated unfairly compared to others doing the same role. Before seeing a lawyer, gather your employment contract, pay slips, any emails or messages from management about the issue, and a written account of what happened and when. Write down the names of any witnesses and what they saw or heard. If there's been a dismissal, note whether you received anything in writing about it.
Tell us when your employment ended and how. We'll tell you straight away whether a time limit is running and what your options are.
Leave your name and number — we call you straight back, usually within 2 minutes (8am–8pm), to understand your situation and book you in with the right lawyer. No cost, no obligation. Outside those hours we'll text you and call first thing.
We meet clients online right across Victoria — or in person at 911 High Street, Reservoir VIC 3073.
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